Kevin Nicholas Donnelly, Construction Attorney in Palos Verdes Estates, California
Over 42 years of legal practice · focused on Construction, Insurance, and Product Liability
Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Practicing construction in Palos Verdes Estates since 1984.
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- Years practicing
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Kevin Nicholas Donnelly is an attorney based in Palos Verdes Estates, CA. The practice focuses on Construction, Insurance, and Product Liability. Kevin has over 42 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Palos Verdes Estates, CA
- Experience
- over 42 years
- Known for
- Construction · Insurance · Product Liability
- Handles Construction, Insurance, and Product Liability matters from Palos Verdes Estates, CA.
- Over 42 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Kevin Nicholas Donnelly: Kevin Nicholas Donnelly is an attorney based in Palos Verdes Estates, CA. The practice focuses on Construction, Insurance, and Product Liability. Kevin has over 42 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Kevin Nicholas Donnelly
Kevin concentrates on construction, insurance, product liability, and wrongful death. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kevin handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Construction
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Insurance
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Product Liability
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Wrongful Death
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Construction cases in Palos Verdes Estates, California
Kevin takes construction matters in Palos Verdes Estates, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kevin agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Palos Verdes Estates, California
Kevin takes insurance matters in Palos Verdes Estates, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kevin agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Palos Verdes Estates, California
Kevin takes product liability matters in Palos Verdes Estates, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kevin agrees to represent you.
Wrongful Death cases in Palos Verdes Estates, California
Kevin takes wrongful death matters in Palos Verdes Estates, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kevin agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Kevin Nicholas Donnelly — Over 42 years of California construction experience
Kevin Nicholas Donnelly is an attorney based in Palos Verdes Estates, CA. The practice focuses on Construction, Insurance, and Product Liability. Kevin has over 42 years of legal experience.
Kevin Nicholas Donnelly is a lawyer practicing products liability, construction accidents, bad faith insurance litigation and 1 other area of law. Kevin received a B.A. degree from Colorado State University in 1972, and has been licensed for 42 years. Kevin practices in Palos Verdes Estates, CA.
Kevin's approach to construction cases
Kevin Nicholas Donnelly is a lawyer practicing products liability, construction accidents, bad faith insurance litigation and 1 other area of law. Kevin received a B.A. degree from Colorado State University in 1972, and has been licensed for 42 years. Kevin practices in Palos Verdes Estates, CA.
Clients Kevin works with
Kevin reviews new inquiries case-by-case for construction, insurance, and product liability matters in Palos Verdes Estates and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Kevin Nicholas Donnelly's legal education and bar admissions
Whittier College School of Law
J.D. · 1983
Colorado State University
B.A. · 1972
Jurisdictions
Kevin's state bar admissions
California
1984 · ACTIVE
Kevin studied at J.D. in Whittier College School of Law and B.A. in Colorado State University.
Law school and academic background
Kevin completed J.D. in Whittier College School of Law and B.A. in Colorado State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kevin runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Kevin Nicholas Donnelly's office in Palos Verdes Estates
Kevin's primary office is at 705 Via La Cuesta, Palos Verdes Estates, CA, 90274-1472. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Kevin Nicholas Donnelly — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new construction attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kevin usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kevin charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kevin's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Kevin will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a construction attorney in Palos Verdes Estates, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many construction matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Kevin
Kevin discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in construction practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every construction matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Kevin confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kevin's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many construction practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Kevin Nicholas Donnelly
How much does it cost to hire Kevin for a construction case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kevin walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kevin offer a free consultation?
Kevin charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kevin's office. Some construction attorneys offer free consults — check Kevin's current terms during booking.
How long do construction cases in California typically take?
Simple construction matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Kevin gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kevin take my case if I'm outside Palos Verdes Estates?
Kevin is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Kevin will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Kevin?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Kevin will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kevin accepting new construction clients right now?
Kevin's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Construction attorneys serving Palos Verdes Estates, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
Kevin handles construction matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified construction attorneys in that community.
- Palos Verdes Estates140 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
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